Farm Camp
The Montclair History Center, Rutgers Cooperative Extension 4-H, and Montclair Community Farms partner each year to host a fun, nature and history-filled camp for youth to learn about our past and where our food comes from.
Farm Camp supports youth development by promoting a positive interest in nature, historical living, and agriculture. Our mission is to provide the best camp experience for youth, while also providing a beneficial learning experience about food, animals, our earth, and its agricultural past. Our campers have the chance to be in the garden each day and participate in activities related to each age level’s theme.
Campers will spend their days on-site at 108 and 110 Orange Road. Here, they will have access to the Montclair History Center, Montclair Community Farm, historic houses, and large open spaces!
FARM CAMP DATES 2026!!
July 27, 2026 - July 31, 2026: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ($450)
August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ($700)
Includes field trip to Somerset County 4H Fair, Bridgewater, NJ
August 10, 2026 - August 14, 2026: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ($700)
Includes field trip to Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morristown, NJ
August 17, 2026 - August 21, 2026: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ($450)
Ages: 6-12. Must be age 6 or have completed a year of kindergarten by July 15th, 2026
GENERAL PROGRAM POLICIES
Montclair History Center/Montclair Community Farms accepts registrations in the order that they are received
Montclair History Center/Montclair Community Farms reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or change camp sessions as needed
Montclair History Center/Montclair Community Farms reserves the right to remove any child without refund due to unacceptable behavior
If you have any issues or questions, please email mail@montclairhistory.org or call 973-744-1796 and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
SCHOLARSHIPS
For families in need of financial assistance, scholarships are available. Scholarships are limited and only one scholarship may be awarded per camper per calendar year.
COUNSELOR AND COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING (CIT) POSITIONS
Counselor positions for students 16+ and CIT positions for students ages 13-15 are available for all weeks of camp. Counselors must be age 16 by July 1, 2026, and CITs must be age 13 by July 1, 2026.
Counselors:
Farm Camp Counselors are youth ages 16+ who enjoy working with children in an outdoor setting and are enthusiastic and responsible. They lead an assigned group of campers throughout their daily activities while supervising their safety and ensuring cooperation, engagement, and fun! This is a stipend position, with the stipend amount dependent on the number of weeks of participation.
Time requirements:
8:30-3:30 (full day week)
8:30-1:30 (half day week)
CITs:
Counselors in Training (CITs) are youth ages 13-15 (must be of age by July 1, 2026) who are also Farm Camp alumni. They will work alongside counselors taking a leadership role to help keep younger campers happy, safe, and engaged. In addition to daily learning through camp activities, CITs will develop leadership, organization, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. This is an unpaid learning and leadership development opportunity.
Time requirements:
8:30-3:30 (full day week)
8:30-1:30 (half day week)